Re: The Seven Types Of Pirate

On 10/18/2010 3:57 PM, Kirk McElhearn wrote:
>
> On Oct 18, 2010, at 9:41 PM, Lee Passey wrote:
>
>> I'm not convinced that making a copy of a book you own, either via
>> photocopy or scanning, is fair use. I'm not aware of any court
>> decision which has considered this question. This is not
>> surprising, when you consider that most small-scale copyright
>> infringement is not criminal in nature, but is civil. Thus, if you
>> photocopied a novel, for example, the author could sue you for the
>> infringement, but would be required to prove that s/he has been
>> damaged by the infringement. Because there is no damage, you will
>> certainly not be sued, but this does not mean you haven't
>> infringed. You have committed a sin as egregious as driving 5 mph
>> over the speed limit.
>
> Actually, that's not true. Copyright law expressly allows an
> individual to make a copy of something they own for their own use.
>
> I'll give you an example. You can translate a book, even if it's not
> in the public domain, as long as it's for personal use and is not
> shared or sold. You could make an audiobook as well. This is a
> standard, well recognized principle of copyright. However, once you
> share it or make financial gain, then you're in violation.

I'm still not convinced, at least not in my jurisdiction. Please provide 
a citation to a specific portion of the copyright act which acknowledges 
this exception, or a citation to a court case recognizing this as a 
"fair use."


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